PRR 5907, BS-6, 1962         
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 21 April 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5907, a BS-6 switcher built by the Baldwin-Locomotive Works in March of 1942, rated at 660 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after 22 years of faithful service. This is one of the very first diesel-electric locomotives ever purchased by the PRR! ("LouisFols"; #10 of 39)
Date: 4/21/1962 Location: Philadelphia, PA   Map Show Philadelphia on a rail map Views: 294 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5907(VO-660)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5907, BS-6, 1962
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